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Herbert GARDNER Obituary
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Brian Forbes Colgate
October 25, 2022
In the previous photo with Russ on the right, the other soldier is Cpl Fowler, who was awarded an MM for his part in Operation Snatch. Cpl Fowler is pointing. A 1RCR Medic is patching up the captured Chinese soldier who had been told if he was captured Canadian troops would eat him.
Captain -Retired- Brian Forbes Colgate
October 25, 2022
From the Canadian War Museum, related to Russ´s medals below:
October 23 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Hill 355, one of Canada´s key engagements of the Korean War.
A sizable Chinese force raided B Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment positions on 355, an important part of the United Nations´ defensive line. For nearly three weeks leading up to the night of the raid, artillery shells pounded the Canadians on Hill 355. During the night of 23-24 October, a sizable Chinese assault followed an intense barrage of the hillside.
This medal set belonged to Lieutenant Herbert Russell Gardner. A month before the 355 battle, he led a fighting patrol into no-mans-land that resulted in the capture of an enemy prisoner, for which he was awarded the Military Cross.
On the night of the Battle of Hill 355, Gardner was in a forward position defending against the Chinese attack. When Lt. Gardner tried to move his troops to a better position, he was wounded in both legs and in his right arm. Gardner was forced to play dead as Chinese forces passed over his position. Once the threat had diminished, he made his way safely to A Company lines with other wounded Canadian soldiers. A Canadian counterattack and intense friendly artillery fire managed to repel the Chinese attackers, who retreated from the hill´s crest and back to their lines.
Approximately 18 Canadians died in the battle of Hill 355, and 35 were wounded, including Gardner. Another 14 Canadians were taken prisoner and would await the end of the war in captivity in North Korea.
Lieutenant Herbert Russell Gardner´s medal set
Tilston Memorial Collection of Canadian Military Medals
CWM 20220173-001
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R. Adams
December 7, 2021
R. Adams
December 7, 2021
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R. Adams
December 7, 2021
Lieutenant HR Gardner, MC, Korea 1952 ( on right )
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Russ and Grant
Carole Weldon
June 24, 2013
An old picture of Russ and Grant at play - cousins and friends forever. Memories of fond times are never lost.
Carole Weldon
June 24, 2013
KEITH WELDON
April 25, 2013
2nd cousin
Keith Weldon, remembers a great canoe trip on Lake
Ontario,in the late sixties,with author of the THE CANOEIST GUIDEBOOK:
Sorry,to hear about are greif.
Lisa Perry
February 18, 2013
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy. In this time of sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alan Clinton Gardner
February 6, 2013
My father is the most amazing man I have ever met.friend, Scholar,soldier,hero,husband,father,mentor,commander,teacher.He allways offerd his wisdom to me.I have been so blessd to be his son.
Leslie Alexander
February 6, 2013
I have many wonderful memories of my uncle Russ that span many, many years. The fun & laughter as our families gathered at Christmas at Gran's or the summer at Cache lake. I had the joy to come & visit him in 2010. He was a very special person to me. Someone I loved, respected & enjoyed. I will always remember him with a smile. I send my cousins & their families my sympathy, condolences & my love.
February 5, 2013
Stacey and family, please know that our entire family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your father was a man of grace,of deep conviction and devotion to all of you.
It is said that grief is the price we pay for love, and your dad loved you all.
Please also know that after the darkness comes the light, for you and for your dad.
The Sproule Family
Allan Sproule
February 5, 2013
A Renaissance man..an intellectual, an outdoors-man, leader and hero to his colleagues and family alike, a humourist, sailor, piper and a mentor, father, grandfather and friend.
Russ,forgive me for quoting Patton,
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.And so I do thank him.
Thank you for living life on your own terms, it was a pleasure and honour to walk with both you and Kay.
Jill Lacoste
February 5, 2013
My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with the Gardner family at this time of loss. "May his soul rest in peace in the beauty and grace of the hereafter, and may he continue to watch over his family with continued love and guidance."
February 5, 2013
To Reid and Gardner family, we send our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Your memories and the stories you share of your dear father keep him close in your hearts - "Where there is love there is life."
Love Sharon, Jared and Joshua. Victoria, BC.
February 4, 2013
He was my hero, my mentor, my wee father and then a GREAT friend to me...not to be replaced...but forever missed. We had good times, laughed until we could no longer bear it... Talked as equals and shared the mundane in a way only family can...These are what I cling to now, as if for Dear life...the good times, and although the mere thought of him can reduce me to my knees...when I finally get up, I am happy to realize, even though he is gone, I can still feel his effect on me and take comfort in his GREAT capacity to love me.
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Lauren Gardner
February 3, 2013
A loved one is not gone until they are forgotten, and live in the hearts of those left behind is to live forever.
My Grandfather was an amazing man. He's touched the hearts of many with his quick wit and ever lasting smile. He will always be remembered and kept close to the heart.
Love you lots Grandad, give Granny a kiss and a hug xo
With love your Grandaughter Lauren Nicole Gardner
wynne gardner
February 3, 2013
I will miss my father-inlaw,most when
we all would gather for family dinners
and he would share,with his wonderful
sense of humor and a twinkle in his
eye, his stories of the past.
Sending you a smile and a big hug.
LOVE WYNNE GARDNER
February 3, 2013
I will always remember my father-inlaw
when we all gathered around the dining
room table for family dinners.He would
share his stories of the past,I loved to listen to them. He had a wonderful
sense of humor,and a twinkle in his
eyes when he spoke.
Will miss your smiles and you hugs.
I will love and remember you forever.
Wynne Gardner
Isabella Lacoste
February 3, 2013
I will miss my visits with Russ. He was a gentleman. I always felt welcomed by his pleasant manner, his heartfelt hugs and his smile. He rests peacefully now with his wife Kay.
Hugh Roney
February 3, 2013
He will be missed by all
kevin gardner
February 3, 2013
My grandfather will alway be loved and never forgotten with his name past down to my son, his great grandson Colton John Russell Darroch-Gardner
Reid Gardner
February 2, 2013
My father always greeted me with a smile and I always left with a hug. He was a wonderful man.A friend of my fathers recently shared that dad always had a quip and a sparkle in his eye.A sentiment several people have shared with me this week. Take a moment and reflect on a life well lived.
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